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A home where we can get curious and learn together about yoga, health, and wellness.
Awakening
Today as we emerge into another new year, we are invited to reflect on the days past and be inspired by the days to come. I know for me, this...
The Four Desires (aka-Gunas): Moving Toward Freedom!
The four purusharthas are yoga's four aims or desires of life. The purusharthas include dharma (purpose), artha (prosperity), kama (happiness...
8-Limbs of Yoga: Pratyahara (World of Silence)
The fifth limb of yoga is called pratyahara and is defined as "the conscious withdrawal of energy from the senses." Almost without exception...
Understanding Life Force: Prana Vayus
According to yoga tradition, there are five currents of vital force (prana) that flow through our body. They are called the prana vayus. ...
The Power of Pranayama
Breath is essential to life. It is the first thing we do when we are born and the last thing we do when we leave. Pranayama is the fourth limb...
Summer of Fun!
My summer of 2017 will be called, "my summer of fun!" It was my intention and goal to be present with my children and enjoy all there is to do...
The Power of Asana: sthira sukham asanam
The physical aspect of yoga is the third step on the path to freedom, and if we’re being honest, the word asana doesn’t refer to the ability to...
8-Limbs of Yoga: Niyamas
Throughout the month of May, we discussed and learned more about the 5 yamas in the 8-limb Patanjali tradition of yoga in our class through...
8-Limbs of Yoga: Yamas
Wow! What a gift to listen to Deborah Adele as she shared her wisdom and teachings of the 8-limbs of Yoga according to Patanjali and the Yoga...